Dana L. Bickmore is an associate professor in the Educational, Policy, and Leadership program at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Her research explores principal leadership in middle and charter schools. Her research is informed by her 28 years in public education as a teacher, principal, and district administrator. Dr. Bickmore has authored numerous research articles examining school principal leadership. Marytza A. Gawlik is an assistant professor in the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies department at Florida State University. Dr. Gawlik’s research examines various aspects of charter schools including leadership, accountability, autonomy, succession and socialization. Her work spans a decade and she has authored several research articles related to charter school leadership and policy.